deepweb

The deep web refers to parts of the World Wide Web whose contents are not indexed by standard search engines. This means that to access content on the deep web, one typically needs direct URL access or specific credentials. It is a broad category encompassing a wide range of online content, from everyday services to more obscure areas.

Common examples of deep web content include online banking portals, email accounts, subscription-based content, private databases, and cloud storage services. Essentially, any website or service that requires a login or is not publicly accessible by search engine crawlers is considered part of the deep web. The vast majority of the internet is estimated to be part of the deep web, and much of it is entirely legitimate and commonplace.

The term "deep web" is often contrasted with the "surface web," which is the part of the internet that is readily accessible through search engines. It's important to distinguish the deep web from the dark web, which is a small subset of the deep web that is intentionally hidden and requires specific software, configurations, or authorization to access, often for the purpose of anonymity. The deep web itself is not inherently malicious or illegal; it simply represents the unindexed portion of the internet.